Corsican Stag Beetle vs Fujian Flat Stag Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Corsican Stag Beetle | Fujian Flat Stag Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lucanus tetraodon | Dorcus montivagus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 30-50 mm | 20-35 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Corsica, Sardinia, Italy | East Asia, Japan/Korea |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Corsican Stag Beetle
A large stag beetle found in Corsica, Sardinia, and parts of Italy. Males have impressive mandibles with four teeth used in combat.
Did You Know?
Males use their four-pronged mandibles to flip rivals off tree branches during territorial fights.
Fujian Flat Stag Beetle
A sleek, flat-bodied stag beetle found in Japan and Korea that specializes in living under bark. Its flattened body allows it to squeeze into tight spaces between bark and wood.
Did You Know?
This beetle's extremely flat body is an adaptation for living in the narrow space between bark and wood, where it is protected from most predators.